We saw a ton of games at E3 this year... but when do we actually get to play them? You may be surprised at how many of the titles we saw at the show are just around the corner (though, some are still disappointingly far away). While this list isn't exhaustive — there were simply too many games at E3 to list all of them! — these are the ones we're most excited about.

Coming in August 2016

'No Man's Sky'

Why should I be excited? We've been seeing teasers for the open-world space exploration game No Man's Sky since E3 2014, and the hype has only built since. Though the game's release was recently pushed back, we'll finally be able to play it in August.

Coming in September 2016

'ReCore' (Xbox exclusive)

Why should I be excited? Considering how close we are to its release date, it's surprising how little we've seen of ReCore. Still, this desert-based action-adventure wherein you fight alongside robotic companions looks like a blast.

Why should I be excited? With 350 cars to choose from and an open world twice the size of Forza Horizon 2's, this is a must-have for racing enthusiasts. I'm not one of them, so I can only say that the latest Forza looks absolutely gorgeous.

Why should I be excited? Do I even have to explain this one? It's new Final Fantasy! The latest installment has a somewhat darker tone than previous games, but you'll be glad to hear that there are still Chocobo.

Why should I be excited? Admit it: Adorable animals sell games. The Last Guardian's cat/bird hybrid reminds us of a household pet, and acts like one, too, as the player has to coax it through the game's massive castle complex.

Why should I be excited? I hate dropping money on updated versions of games I already own and have played to death. But I have to say that this revamped version of Skyrim looks incredible, and I'm going to have to buy it anyway.

Why should I be excited? While I suspect the life of the everyday hacker isn't quite as thrilling as Watch Dogs makes it seem, this sequel combines the high-tech mayhem of the original with all the weirdness of the original. What's not to love?

Why should I be excited? South Park fans get more of their favorites in this superhero-themed sequel... and for those who are over the whole South Park thing, well, there are plenty of other games coming this holiday season.

Why should I be excited? Admittedly, I wonder how long this multiplayer extreme sports game would hold my interest. The settings are beautiful, the action looks fast and fun, and the open world leaves plenty of places to explore... but just how long can you really play a game that's all skiing, snowboarding, paragliding, and wingsuit flying? I wonder — and then I remember how many hours I dumped into the SSX series and think maybe this is a great idea after all.

Coming sometime in 2016

'Batman: A Telltale Games Series'

Why should I be excited? Telltale has a track record of making killer episodic games — see: The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Tales from the Borderlands, and more — and I can't wait to see what they do with Batman.

Why should I be excited? Batman isn't the only thing Telltale's working on, because the third installment of their Walking Dead series is due out this year, too. We still don't know exactly what will be happening this season, but we do know we'll meet Clementine again.

Why should I be excited? If you've been waiting for more Psychonauts since the original game came out in 2005, here you go. If you want a non-VR version, however, there's longer to wait: Psychonauts 2 is due out in 2018.

Why should I be excited? This strange, beautiful puzzler lets you manipulate gravity in a universe that seems to have been designed by M. C. Escher. And if that description doesn't grab you, I don't know what else to say.

Not enough for you? If you have the patience to wait, there are a lot of great games lined up for a 2017 release. Here's the cream of the crop:

Coming in January 2017

'Resident Evil 7: Biohazard'

Why should I be excited? The trailer for Biohazard looks absolutely terrifying... and for PlayStation gamers, it will support PlayStation VR. Is the world ready for survival horror VR yet? Because I'm not sure I am.

Coming in February 2017

'For Honor'

Why should I be excited? This bizarre historical mish-mash features knights, samurai, and Vikings battling it out in a medieval setting. And before you ask why, consider this: Does there really need to be a reason?

Why should I be excited? This open-world pirate game features sea combat and multiplayer... and while it reminds me a lot of the 2008 MMORPG Pirates of the Burning Sea, you really can't have too many pirate games.

Coming in March 2017

'Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands'

Why should I be excited? Ubisoft claims this is the biggest open-world game it's ever made. While "open world" sometimes seems like a code for "huge, empty, boring spaces to trek through," this trailer makes the game's massive terrain an integral and even exciting part of gameplay.

Why should I be excited? We don't know much about the game other than the fact that it takes place in the far-off galaxy of Andromeda — and this year's E3 trailer didn't add much to that knowledge. Still, it hasn't prevented BioWare fans from eagerly awaiting the next chapter of Mass Effect.

Why should I be excited? Though it was only announced at Bethesda's E3 press conference, we should have a chance to play Prey next year. And while we don't know much — other than it's a re-imagining of 2006's Prey — the trailer has my interest piqued.